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What is Gulfstream?

The Gulf Stream is the most famous ocean current, flowing through the sea and not over land. But the Gulf Stream is so large that its mass is greater than all the rivers flowing on land!

The Gulf Stream moves north along the east coast of the United States, across the North Atlantic Ocean, reaching northwest Europe. The color of the Gulf Stream - bright blue - contrasts with the greenish and gray water of the ocean through which it passes.

It begins its journey in the Atlantic Ocean near the equator. The movement of water on the surface or "drift" occurs in a westerly direction, so the Gulf Stream first heads north of South America into the Caribbean Sea. And only when it turns north and moves along the east coast of the United States does it become the Gulf Stream.

Since the Gulf Stream originated in the warm part of the world, it is a stream of warm water. The influx of a huge mass of warm water brings significant changes to the climate of many regions!

Here are some amazing examples: Winds passing through the Gulf Stream into Northern Europe (where it is called the North Atlantic Current) bring warmth to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Holland and Belgium. As a result, it is warmer here in winter than in other areas located at the same latitude. For the same reason, seaports on the coast of Norway are ice-free all year round.

Thanks to the Gulf Stream, winters in Paris and London are warmer than in southern Labrador, where winters are very cold. Winds passing over the Gulf Stream become warm and humid. When such a wind cools, for example when approaching Newfoundland, a dense fog forms. That is why there are famous fogs on the Big Bank in the Newfoundland area.

The Gulf Stream does not have the same effect on winter temperatures in North America as it does in Europe, as the winds blow towards Europe.

Author: Likum A.

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